Nola009

Nola009

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  1. How important is your 'look' as a nurse

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Meee too! I gotta have a bit of makeup, or else it's just not

  2. How important is your 'look' as a nurse

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    You know when you go to the doctor's office and s/he shows ya the chart thingy that says 'hey so this is your ideal weight for ur height and bone structure thingy'?? That's what I'm talkin about....

  3. How important is your 'look' as a nurse

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Actually, kind of. I have bee applying for this big hospital group in my area over. I graduated last May and would be willing to take almost any position they have to offer me. There is this one nurse...

  4. Has anyone had a preceptee who already knows everything?

    Nola009 posted a topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    If I remember correctly, I did my best to use my orientation periods to learn by doing, asking questions, and taking constructive criticism under advisement. I have just had my first experience...

  5. How to deal with angry doctors

    Nola009 replied to ann915's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Good

  6. New graduate reaction worries

    Nola009 replied to newnurse1611's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think it's ok that you cried #1 because the death of a young person would be shocking and sad for a lot of people and #2 you were letting go of some of the stress that situation caused. I also think...

  7. Nurse Neglect/Abuse?

    Nola009 replied to InsideWindow's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, so you were just painting a completely fair and unbiased picture of the scenario for us. Please state how you just KNOW that "lippy" nurse pushed a diagnostic test out 3 months from now, just so...

  8. Anti-Intellectualism in Nursing

    Nola009 replied to fakenurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Please note: "Anti-intellectualism" is prevalent countrywide. Look further, it's not just a nursing

  9. Nurse Neglect/Abuse?

    Nola009 replied to InsideWindow's topic in General Nursing

    No, it was not abuse. Doctors order the tests. Your husband said he can't afford what the dr. Ordered, and now you want to blame the NURSE, accuse her of ABUSE and NEGLECT simply because you didn't...

  10. Nurses promoting faux alternatives to medicine

    Nola009 replied to mhy12784's topic in General Nursing

    You know the difference between a high and low glycemic carb, no? Please note that a twinkie and apple don't contain the same measurements of 'sugars' and that the body must work harder (good thing in...

  11. Has anyone had a preceptee who already knows everything?

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I had to stop her from making med error a few times on first day. I gave gentle reminders that 'I would rather you be behind than make a med error'. She made excuses, not saying 'oh, sorry', or 'oh, I...

  12. The Slow Code: Justified?

    Nola009 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    My neighbor was found sitting in his living room unresponsive, so his wife called 911. When medics showed up, did a respectful, gentle "slow code" on this 90-something man. It was about the...

  13. You gotta love them!

    Nola009 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sounds fun...I think a few of the residents at my facility would like

  14. What's considered "Job-Hopping" in nursing?

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I've held down jobs for years at a time, but also HATE being locked into a ft schedule. I can work ft HOURS, and be productive while at work, but I just feel such a sense of dread committing towork5...

  15. Nurses promoting faux alternatives to medicine

    Nola009 replied to mhy12784's topic in General Nursing

    Of course glucose is natural for survival. Please don't take that to mean you can dump sugar all over your cornflakes every am, down twinkies, and sip on sodas all day. Glucose can be produced in the...

  16. Nurses promoting faux alternatives to medicine

    Nola009 replied to mhy12784's topic in General Nursing

    It's common knowledge that aspartame and sugar promote cancer. And what could be wrong with becoming a vegan or vegetarian?! Also pretty sure radiation IS bad for you.... if you haven't noticed,...

  17. What "bad habits" are LTC nurses known for??

    Nola009 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    A brand-new DON who previously worked in an acute care setting interviewed me and said that she would rather hire a new grad so that she can "train them how I want them" and that LTC nurses usually...

  18. You gotta love them!

    Nola009 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    They might be old, but they know what's

  19. How to stay afloat as a new nurse in LTC

    Nola009 replied to gainschool4lpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Be nice, but not too nice on a day to day, and FIRM when you have to. In time, you will find your footing. You will learn SOMETHING new everyday, if u pay attention! Good

  20. Impossible Family Member

    Nola009 replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    These are the people who wanna make you say 'if you don't like what we're doing here, by all means, find another place for your loved one to stay at! Maybe you yourself could do a better job?! Or, how...

  21. How important is your 'look' as a nurse

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I agree this is ridiculous. If so-called professionals can't agree to disagree and *JUST LET IT GO*. not only is it annoying, it's inconsiderate and plain

  22. Difficulty finding a job as a new graduate RN in Philadelphia area

    Nola009 replied to ShanR's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Yes, I have. Try LTC. They are willing to take new grads more

  23. 1st job as LVN, bullied, victim of theft, then terminated

    Nola009 replied to KVMonet's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Well, I haven't worked with MAs, but I have CNAs. I get a bit annoyed at how some of them act like I, who technically direct them (shh, don't tell) seem to have to prove myself to CNAs who think I...

  24. Lightweight vs regular Littman?

    Nola009 replied to Yamamama's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I like my classic pretty well. You can flip the sound piece to a bell side, if you need to...don't think the light weight has thar

  25. Where can i buy Littman stethoscope?

    Nola009 replied to TalarossaRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I